There are many different styles of learning. Those styles include written word, auditory, visualization, and tactile. People learn mostly by trial and error, observation, and by doing the skill themselves. As an instructor, it is important to meet all of the learning means of my students.

On the first day of class, introduce yourself, discuss how to reach you, take attendance, provide syllabus, and show the required material. Given overview of the class and discuss goals and objectives.

Part of planning for a course include creating a syllabus. A syllabus is a contract between you and the students. A syllabus reduces misunderstandings about the course. It needs to be as detailed as possible. It should include policies, procedures, resources, goals, objectives, and evaluation methods.

I have learned that there three major roles an instructor plays. Model, manager, and motivator. From the moment you step into the classroom, you are judged by the students. Being a manager means preparing before entering the classroom. Being a motivator needs to create opportunities to help students motivate themselves.